Spain — Digital nomad visa (national)
Russian citizens can apply for Spain's residence visa for telework (digital nomad) — a national route for remote workers serving companies outside Spain — at the Spanish Consulate General in Moscow.
Spain's residence visa for telework (digital nomad) for remote workers and professionals working for companies located outside Spain.
- Validity
- Visa valid for 1 year (or the same validity as the residence authorisation granted, where shorter than one year)
- Entries
- Multiple entry
- Max stay per visit
- Up to 1 year on the visa; the telework residence authorisation can be renewed for longer once in Spain
When to start
Start 20–45 days before your travel date.
You must hold a degree from a university of recognised prestige, or have at least three years of professional experience, to qualify for the telework residence visa.
Assemble a valid passport, photo, proof of financial means (200% of the SMI per month), public or private health insurance, a criminal-record certificate plus a responsible declaration, and proof of legal residence in the consular jurisdiction.
Present your application in person or through an authorised representative at the Spanish Consulate General in Moscow with a prior appointment.
A decision is issued within 10 days of the day after submission. If favourable, collect the visa within one month of the day after notification.
What you'll need
- Valid passport — A valid, in-force passport with a minimum validity of 1 year and two blank pages. ✓ verified
- Passport photo — A recent colour passport photo, front-facing. ✓ verified
- Proof of financial means — Proof of monthly income equal to 200% of the Spanish minimum interprofessional wage (SMI); add at least 75% of the SMI for the first family member. ✓ verified
- Health insurance — A public or private health insurance certificate contracted with an insurer authorised to operate in Spain. ✓ verified
- Criminal record certificate — A criminal-record certificate from the country/countries of residence over the last 2 years, plus a responsible declaration of no criminal record in the last five years. ✓ verified
Where you'll apply
Where you'll apply in Russia
Apply in your districtRussian citizens apply at the Spanish Consulate General in Moscow covering where they legally reside. This is a NATIONAL Spanish visa, not a short-stay Schengen visa; those already legally in Spain can apply for the telework residence authorisation directly.
Getting a slot — book early · community-reported, checked 2026-06-13
- Slots are released in batches with no fixed public schedule — most often early morning local time, on Monday mornings, and around the 1st of the month.
- For popular consulates (e.g. France, Italy and Spain in big cities), a fresh batch can be gone within minutes — be registered and logged in before you look.
- Cancellations free up slots throughout the day, so check daily even when it shows ‘no availability’.
- Because of this, apply as early as you are allowed — up to 6 months before travel. Waiting until 1–2 months out often means no slots are left at all.
Fees
| National visa fee | EUR 80 |
Gotchas to watch
- This is a NATIONAL Spanish (telework) residence visa — not a 90-day Schengen visa; you apply to Spain and live there.
- You must show either a degree from a recognised-prestige university or at least 3 years of professional experience.
- You must prove monthly income of 200% of the Spanish minimum interprofessional wage (SMI) and hold health insurance with an insurer authorised to operate in Spain.